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Attacks on Lebanon have continued, as Israel has announced its intention to control swathes of the south.

The JSE has welcomed its new CEO, Valdene Reddy, who has now officially taken the reins from Leila Fourie.

New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr hits an unbeaten 179 off 139 balls to inspire her side to chase down 346 against South Africa in the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history.

Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.

Participants will seek to advocate for patients’ rights and hand a memorandum to the City Mayor.

The Inter-University Council for East Africa has launched a regional network to strengthen artificial intelligence capacity across universities in East Africa, in collaboration with the East African Science and Technology Commission and German development agency GIZ. The Regional Network on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research was unveiled March 30 during the fourth East African […]

U.S.-listed digital infrastructure firm Equinix plans to build additional data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town, adding approximately 160 megawatts of capacity as global infrastructure firms position for Africa’s growing digital economy. Equinix opened its first South African data center in Johannesburg in 2024 and has since acquired additional land in both cities. Sandile Dube, […]

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and power structures across Africa, women’s representation in leadership must translate into genuine influence over how the technology is designed and governed — not merely symbolic inclusion, senior leaders and young African women warned at a recent intergenerational dialogue convened by MTN Group. The forum brought together Sanda Ojiambo,...

President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying he would be providing “an important update,” without providing further details.

Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.

After spending most of the full-scale war in Russian captivity, the former mayor of a frontline Ukrainian city recalls his ordeal as he returns to a hometown deeply transformed by modern warfare.

Iranians coming across the border into Turkey are less hopeful than they were at the beginning of the war.

The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

South Africans will have to pay up to R600 more per tank in April compared to last month as a result of record price hikes in fuel.

Following the launch of four new Smart ID branches in March, Standard Bank has now expanded the service to 30 branches nationwide.

Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed – with the rest to shut over the next six months.

The first voter registration weekend will take place in June.

The party had previously called for a relief of R3 in the fuel levy.

508 political parties have shown an interest in participating in the forthcoming polls.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs says operations for 2026 Easter will be mainly intelligence driven

Bafana Bafana have learned the identity of their Group A opponents for FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico, Czech Republic and South Korea.

Stuart McCloskey says he hopes Zebre’s Simone Gesi “doesn’t get banned for any length of time” following his red card in Ulster’s 28-12 United Rugby Championship win over the Italian club.

The 2026 County Championship season begins on Friday amid hopes of a reconnection between the ECB and the county game.

Bafana Bafana’s worrying dip in form continues, with defensive instability and a lack of attacking sharpness raising serious concerns.

Why has the UK introduced a ban on student visas for four countries? Today in Focus talks to affected students in Sudan and Afghanistan, as well as our home affairs editor, Rajeev Syal

In early March, with little warning, the UK announced a ban on student visas for four countries: Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon.

It came as devastating news to Afra Elmahdi (pictured), an exceptional...

Television and radio personality Felix Hlophe ushered in a new era for his acclaimed breakfast show on Gagasi FM today.

Jessica Nkosi shares excitement after announcing a new brand ambassador partnership.

The man previously supported the child and mother with part of the rental cottage proceeds he owned with his wife.

New sub-R400k compact crossover SUV slots in between the C3 and C3 Aircross.

While fatalities often dominate headlines, thousands of South Africans survive road accidents every year.

Sátántango is considered a holy rite for hardcore cinephiles. It also helped me confront my dwindling attention span.

Retrospec’s affordable folding electric bike is refreshingly free of unnecessary bells and whistles.

With the Showmax shutdown set for 30 April, MultiChoice is offering a 67% discount on DStv Stream Compact.

Almost 30 years after scientists mapped the nerves in the penis, they’ve done the same for the clitoris. At least men have stopped denying it exists

There’s no excuse for being icliterate any more. It was a long time coming, but, almost 30 years after the web of nerves inside the penis was charted, we’ve finally got a similar 3D map of the nerves within the glans of the clitoris. You...

South Africa’s largest trade union federation stated that more needs to be done to protect consumers from high petrol and diesel prices.

Chery has officially confirmed that it will establish a vehicle production facility in South Africa, making the transition from an importer to a local manufacturer.

The global oil price recovered after Iran and the US signalled they were prepared to end the war.